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EpidemiologyApproximately 95% are minor soft tissue traumas and theremaining 5% result in skeletal injuries, predominantlyoccurring in the upper and lower extremities. While adults were less likely tosustain sporting injuries thanchildren, the ratio ofincidences between malesand females is relatively equal.

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Cool down An active recovery is on of the most effective forms of recovery and can reduce theincidence of musclesoreness postexercise as well asreduce the overallrecovery time.

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StretchingIncorporated into both the warm up and cool downroutineInconclusive evidence however, some researchsuggests:• Dynamic stretching in the warm up• Static stretching as part of a cool down

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Equipment managementUsing the right equipment can beimportant in avoiding injuries in sport.appropriate for the activity and properly fitted for theindividual.a decrease in the incidence and severityof injuries sustained.

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Role of the coachThe coach has a responsibility and need to provide a safeand healthy environment in all forms of physical activity Through providing sport specific knowledge with sport safety components, the coach can contribute greatly to thereduction of injury occurrenceand severity